Assam assembly elections 2026: From eviction drives to NRC debate, issues set to dominate state poll campaign | India News – The Times of India

Assam assembly elections 2026: From eviction drives to NRC debate, issues set to dominate state poll campaign | India News – The Times of India

With the schedule for the Assam Assembly elections now announced, a range of key issues like eviction, infiltration, and development project is expected to dominate the campaign rhetoric of political parties in the run-up to the polls.The 126-member Assam Assembly currently has 64 legislators from the BJP. Among its allies, the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP)…

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Zubeen Garg death: Singer was drunk, declined life jacket — what Singapore cops uncovered | India News – The Times of India

Zubeen Garg death: Singer was drunk, declined life jacket — what Singapore cops uncovered | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Zubeen Garg was “severely intoxicated” and drowned off Lazarus Island after declining a life jacket, a Singapore court was told on Wednesday. The Singapore police reiterated that it does not suspect any foul play in the death.“At the time, he was also severely intoxicated and several witnesses saw him trying to swim back…

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Zubeen Garg’s death ‘plain and simple murder’: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma tells assembly; claims motive behind killing will shock state | Guwahati News – The Times of India

Zubeen Garg’s death ‘plain and simple murder’: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma tells assembly; claims motive behind killing will shock state | Guwahati News – The Times of India

GUWAHATI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has described the death of popular singer Zubeen Garg as “plain and simple murder”, telling the state Assembly on Tuesday that “one person killed him and others helped him”.“After preliminary probe, the Assam Police was sure that it was not a case of culpable homicide, but it was…

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‘No foul play in Zubeen Garg’s death’: Singapore police issues statement days after the Assamese singer’s demise | Hindi Movie News – The Times of India

‘No foul play in Zubeen Garg’s death’: Singapore police issues statement days after the Assamese singer’s demise | Hindi Movie News – The Times of India

Singer Zubeen Garg known for singing tracks like ‘Ya Ali’ and ‘Jaane Kya Chaahe Mann’ passed away on September 19. His sudden demise left his fans in a state of shock as they mourned his loss. An accident during scuba diving led to his death. While investigation was ongoing, in a significant update the Singapore…

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‘Justice for Zubeen’: Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to singer; demands transparent investigation into his death | India News – The Times of India

‘Justice for Zubeen’: Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to singer; demands transparent investigation into his death | India News – The Times of India

Photo credit: X/@INCIndia NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday demanded a transparent investigation into the death of singer Zubeen Garg while paying tribute at the site of his last rites in Sonapur, on the outskirts of Guwahati.“It is the duty of the government to quickly investigate what has happened, transparently investigate what has…

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Zubeen Garg was poisoned? Bandmate makes shocking allegations against manager: Report | Hindi Movie News – The Times of India

Zubeen Garg was poisoned? Bandmate makes shocking allegations against manager: Report | Hindi Movie News – The Times of India

Singer and music icon Zubeen Garg passed away in Singapore under circumstances that have left fans both heartbroken and puzzled. Known for his soulful voice and larger-than-life personality, the 52-year-old artist was reportedly on a yacht outing off Lazarus Island when tragedy struck. What was first believed to be a case of drowning has now…

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Sitting HC judge to head probe panel on Zubeen death | India News – The Times of India

Sitting HC judge to head probe panel on Zubeen death | India News – The Times of India

GUWAHATI: With four arrests so far, the Assam Police SIT escalating charges from negligence to potential murder, and international cooperation underway, Zubeen Garg’s death is no longer just about a tragic accident, it is evolving into a multi-jurisdictional criminal investigation.Gauhati HC has now agreed to state govt’s request to form a judicial commission headed by…

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Zubeen Garg’s death: Assam to set up judicial panel, says CM; Himanta Biswa Sarma makes public appeal | India News – The Times of India

Zubeen Garg’s death: Assam to set up judicial panel, says CM; Himanta Biswa Sarma makes public appeal | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday announced that a judicial commission will be formed to probe into the death of singer Zubeen Garg, who passed away on September 19. During a Facebook live, the chief minister added that the commission will be headed by Justice Soumitra Saikia of the Gauhati High…

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Zubeen Garg death: Singapore shares autopsy report with India; why bandmate and singer were taken into custody | India News – The Times of India

Zubeen Garg death: Singapore shares autopsy report with India; why bandmate and singer were taken into custody | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Singapore Police Force (SPF) on Friday shared a copy of singer Zubeen Garg‘s autopsy report and preliminary findings with the Indian High Commission, following the artist’s death in Singapore last month.The handover was made at the request of Indian authorities, and police investigations into the case are ongoing, the officials said in…

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